RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach 4th grade students in a science curriculum-based program outdoors
Manage behaviors in a full-class as well as in smaller groups
Mealtime duties
Special projects and light maintenance of the facility
Daily set-up and clean-up tasks
Consistently contribute to the 5-member team
PROGRAM AND ANTICIPATED DATES:
Earthkeepers (4th grade) is a three day program.
Staff are expected to teach each session for all three days.
Program sessions are held on weekdays.
Approximately 20 sessions are anticipated for the 2024-2025 school year.
Sessions are typically scheduled late September through early April.
Sessions are held in Luling, LA about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans. There may be one or two sessions that occur overnight on the Northshore in Covington, LA.
A full-time, all-staff, paid, three-week training program begins Late August/Early September 2024. Overnight attendance for the first week of training is mandatory for all Earth Educator positions. The rest of this training will occur on weekdays with no overnights.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Strong commitment to children and learning
Experience with teaching children
Able to work in outdoor environments in a variety of weather conditions
Can lift at least 50 pounds
Flexible schedule
Performance/acting skills a plus
Ability to change gears between varied tasks
Team player
Must have a smartphone in order to receive calls, texts and to access email.
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Prefer bank account that accepts direct deposit
SALARY:
Hourly wage of $17 per hour
BENEFITS:
CPR and 1st Aid Training Certification
Mileage reimbursed during work hours at 0.50/mile
Tolls fully reimbursed
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT:
Anticipated start date: September 3, 2024
Anticipated end date: April 15, 2024
September involves mandatory training weeks (includes 3 nights first week).
Estimate three full days per week worked on average between October and mid April, except for end of December and New Years and Mardi Gras holidays. Possible two, three-day sessions conducted as overnight - TBD.
TO APPLY:
First read: A Commitment to Quality Education and So, You Want to Work for T.R.E.E.’s Day Program.
Then email cover letter and your resume to Sue Brown at employment@treetalk.org, with subject line Part-Time Earthkeepers Position. All cover letters and resumes will be reviewed and personal interviews will be scheduled in August.
— All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
— Hiring is contingent upon meeting qualifications, attending a personal interview, a successful criminal background check and brief discussions with references provided by the applicant.